Miami - April 01, 2009

Bear Trap

Bear Market Matchmaking Service

When you heard Lehman Brothers went under, you saw trouble ahead.

Lucky for you, Alyssa Newman saw a golden opportunity.

After listening to laid-off guys complain that they can’t afford to take a girl on a proper date, Newman started Bear Market matchmaking, an unconventional service that pairs newly unemployed men with women looking to invest — in a husband.

The carefully screened suitors must have held a job in finance or real estate within the past year — with a salary that exceeded $250,000. Eligible ladies (who must submit photos) agree to foot the bill for the near future with the understanding that Mr. Wall Street has the potential to earn millions once the economy bucks up.

Bear Market lets you peruse candidates’ photos, bank statements, work history, even (former) car model.

So you’re sure to buy low and divorce high.

For more information, go to bearmarket.com.